This time many surprising names were bid in the players’ auction for the prestigious Maharaja Trophy T20 2025 of the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA). But the one who was most talked about was India’s talented batsman Devdutt Padikkal, who was included in the team of Hubli Tigers by placing a big bid of ₹ 13.20 lakh in the auction.
Highest bid on Devdutt Padikkal – ₹ 13.20 lakh
Devdutt Padikkal became the biggest topic of discussion in the auction, who was bought by Hubli Tigers at a high bid of ₹ 13.20 lakh. This promising middle order batsman of India has made his mark with excellent performance in domestic cricket. His value is a proof of how much the team management expects from him.
Hubli Tigers showed aggression
Hubli Tigers’ strategy looked very aggressive in this auction. The team not only bought Padikkal but also included Sunrisers Hyderabad all-rounder Abhinav Manohar in their team by bidding ₹12.20 lakh. This team is fully prepared to win the trophy this time.
Manish Pandey’s return – Mysuru Warriors’ cleverness
Manish Pandey, who was once a part of the Indian national team, also got a good price in this auction. Mysuru Warriors included him in their team for ₹12.20 lakh. This move shows that there is still a good demand for experienced players.
Kaveerappa’s dominance among bowlers – Entry in Shivamogga Lions for ₹10.80 lakh
Vidyatha Kaveerappa tops the list of fast bowlers, who was bought by Shivamogga Lions for ₹10.80 lakh. This is a clear indication that the team is leaving no stone unturned to strengthen its bowling line-up this time.
Bengaluru Blasters’ bet – Trust in Vidyarath Patil
Bengaluru Blasters have tried to balance their playing squad by buying fast bowler Vidyarath Patil for ₹8.30 lakh. Despite being a young player, a big responsibility has been placed on him.
Shivamogga Lions buy Anishwar Gautam – India A player
Shivamogga Lions took another big step and bought India A team’s emerging batsman Anishwar Gautam for ₹ 8.20 lakh. This ensured that the team is working on the right balance of both youth and experience.
Shreyas Gopal – The old-reliable allrounder joins Mangaluru Dragons
Shreyas Gopal who has played the maximum number of matches amongst the other players was purchased by Mangaluru Dragons at 8.60 lakh. His leg spin and down the order batting can be very handy to the team.
Every team will get 2 local players
According to the KSCA rules, every team has to include 2 more players from its catchment area. This means that every team will get a chance to find talented players from their respective home areas, which will promote local talent.
Tournament dates – 11 August to 27 August 2025
The tournament date is 11 August to 27 August 2025 (the Maharaja Trophy T20). The peculiarity is that the tournament will be held behind the closed doors. In other words, there will be no spectators at the stadium, however, fans will be allowed to watch it with live streaming and TV broadcast.
Growing reputation of KSCA T20 League
The KSCA T20 League is no longer just a domestic tournament. It has become a platform where young players make their way to the IPL and India’s national team. This year’s auction has proved that this tournament is a door to big opportunities for players.
Conclusion
The highest bid of ₹ 13.20 lakh received by Devdutt Padikkal shows how much confidence the teams have in his batting. This time KSCA T20 is not only going to be exciting but it will also be a platform to take those players to new heights who want to shine at the national and international level.
The strategy of every team is clear – to create a balanced squad that has both youthful enthusiasm and experience. As August approaches, the excitement of cricket lovers will increase even more. Get ready too – KSCA T20 2025 is going to bring something special
